Head of Exhibitor Relations, Frieze (1 Year Fixed-Term Contract)

Head of Exhibitor Relations, Frieze (1 Year Fixed-Term Contract)

Frieze Closing date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Role: Creative
Contract: Contract
London

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Frieze are hiring a Head of Exhibitor Relations to join the team in a 1 year fixed-term contract to ensure the delivery of all Exhibitor services, coordination of Exhibitor processes and systems for all fairs and taking on management of the Exhibitor Relations team in London.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Exhibitor Processes Coordination

Oversee the exhibitor timeline across all fairs

Liaise with Director of Exhibitor Relations, Fair Directors and teams to ensure fairs are delivered on time and on budget

Track improvements implementation year-round across all fairs

Coordinate team debriefs with other departments and external contractors across all fairs

Maintain, review and update exhibitor procedures

Lead conversation with Digital team to ensure maintenance and development of exhibitor sites and platforms

Liaise with Data team to ensure consistency and accuracy of our Exhibitor database

Ensure consistency of procedures and decisions across all fairs

Keep accurate and up to date information on other art fairs

Coordinate team to produce research and analysis as required by Directors

Support Expo Chicago and The Armory Show teams on the onboarding to Frieze's systems and procedures

Oversee applications process across all fairs to ensure informed decision making and timely launch

Oversee Committee meetings preparation and delivery across all fairs, including results process

Oversee exhibitor manual launch across all fairs to ensure informed decision making and timely launch

Oversee stand plan process across all fairs to ensure accurate inform process and timely sign off

Lead conversations with Production team and external contractors to ensure best possible experience for exhibitors

Lead liaison with Finance team across all fairs, oversee gallery invoicing and debt collection process

Oversee year-round communications to galleries

Oversee delivery of all online material related to gallery information and content

Support Directors in the delivery of the curated sections

Be the point of escalation for exhibitor related issues for Exhibitor Relations Managers, Coordinators and Assistants, year-round and onsite

Make recommendations on the overall Exhibitor strategy across all fairs

Job Requirements

Knowledge & Skillset

Proven experience working in the arts and/or events at a senior level

Highly organised with ability to manage and deliver on fast-paced timeline

Strong leadership, management and communication skills

Ability to foster growth and development within a team

Experience working with multiple stakeholders to deliver complex and high-quality events/projects

Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills

Demonstrated success in budget management

Familiarity with project management tools and CRM systems

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Head of Exhibitor Relations, Frieze (1 Year Fixed-Term Contract)
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours: Full time
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026
  • Location:
    London

How to Apply

Apply to provided link by 5pm on April 16th.